Lancaster, Pennsylvania to Wilson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

310.9 miles 500.3 km · straight line
373.1 miles estimated 600.4 km · driving distance
7h 30min estimated drive time
$36 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
197° SSW bearing direction

How far is Lancaster, Pennsylvania from Wilson?

The distance from Lancaster, Pennsylvania to Wilson is 310.9 miles (500.3 km) as the crow flies. Wilson is located SSW of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. By car, the driving distance is approximately 373.1 miles, taking about 7h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United States — Lancaster, Pennsylvania in Pennsylvania and Wilson in North Carolina.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lancaster, Pennsylvania and Wilson. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Lancaster, Pennsylvania to Wilson

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 30min $36 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 0min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~7h 8min $45–$131* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lancaster, Pennsylvania & Wilson

Quick Facts

Lancaster, Pennsylvania
40.04°N, 76.31°W
America/New_York
119m elevation
Wilson
35.72°N, 77.92°W
America/New_York
33m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 104 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 80.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients